I injured my knee in basic training. I had arthroscopic surgery that revealed a torn ACL and torn meniscus. Since I had not been in 180 days, and told them I sprained my knee prior to enlisting, I was seperated as EPTS not service agervated. The army told me this is a pre existing injury that was not agervated while in service, so no disability. Fast forward 20+years and a total knee replacement. On the advise of a college professor, I filed a claim with the VA. The VA has granted me service connection for this injury. Is there any way to get retro pay for some of the 20+years that I missed because they lied to me?
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I injured my knee in basic training. I had arthroscopic surgery that revealed a torn ACL and torn meniscus. Since I had not been in 180 days, and told them I sprained my knee prior to enlisting, I was seperated as EPTS not service agervated. The army told me this is a pre existing injury that was not agervated while in service, so no disability. Fast forward 20+years and a total knee replacement. On the advise of a college professor, I filed a claim with the VA. The VA has granted me service connection for this injury. Is there any way to get retro pay for some of the 20+years that I missed because they lied to me?
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